ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company. It is the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States, based on market capitalization, oil and gas proved reserves and production; and the second-largest refiner in the United States. Worldwide, of nongovernment-controlled companies, ConocoPhillips has the sixth-largest total of proved reserves; and based on crude oil capacity, is the fifth-largest refiner.

ConocoPhillips is known worldwide for its technological expertise in deepwater exploration and production, reservoir management and exploitation, 3-D seismic technology, high-grade petroleum coke upgrading and sulfur removal.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips operates in more than 40 countries. The company has approximately 38,700 employees worldwide and assets of $173 billion. ConocoPhillips stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "COP."

The company has four core activities worldwide:

• Petroleum exploration and production.
• Petroleum refining, marketing, supply and transportation.
• Natural gas gathering, processing and marketing, including a 50 percent interest in DCP Midstream, LLC.
• Chemicals and plastics production and distribution through a 50 percent interest in Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC.

In addition, the company is investing in four emerging businesses — technology solutions, carbons-to-liquids, power generation and alternative energy and programs — that provide current and potential future growth opportunities.